Guantanamo Detainee Represented by Vermont Attorneys to be Freed
Originally posted by SevenDay, Written by MARK DAVIS An alleged Al Qaeda member who has been represented for years by two St. Johnsbury attorneys is slated to be freed from his Guantanamo Bay prison cell after 14 years in captivity. Abdul Zahir, 44, will likely return...
Zero Tolerance: Judge’s Decision Threatens the Use of DUI Evidence
Originally posted by SevenDay, Written by MARK DAVIS Driving under the influence is one of the most commonly prosecuted crimes in Vermont, with more than 3,000 charges filed per year. Some defense attorneys spend the bulk of their time fighting those DUI cases. Deputy...
Vermont Crime Lab Struggles to Stay Legit
Originally posted by SevenDay, Written by MARK DAVIS Vermont's forensic laboratory missed a December deadline to qualify for a key accreditation, potentially throwing into doubt the admissibility of evidence in hundreds of criminal cases across the state. The...